# Beer Can Racing — Sailing Navigation Tools

> Sailing navigation tool for plotting race courses and calculating wind angles. (iPhone/iPad app by Susanne LEECH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-can-racing/id1462014489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Susanne LEECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328526040)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beer-can-racing/id1462014489/reviews.md

## What is Beer Can Racing?

Simple Navigation App that lets you plot your course using virtual marks or your club's Local Race Marks, specify your True Wind Direction (TWD) and calculate the True Wind Angle (TWA) for each leg of the race. Look up your Local Race marks that have been pre-entered for your Region, or you can specify their positions manually. Calculations all include your local Magnetic Variation, so you won't miss your mark!

Beer Can Racing app also includes a TWA Calculator for those times your brain can't do math in 360 degree increments (can you say "off-shore sleep-deprivation"?). 

You can also enter race courses using the Bearing and Distance to the next mark, along with TWD to determine your TWA for each leg.

## Key features

- Plot courses with virtual or local marks
- Specify True Wind Direction (TWD)
- Calculate True Wind Angle (TWA)
- Local Race Mark lookup
- Manual mark positioning
- Magnetic variation calculations
- TWA Calculator


## Frequently asked questions about Beer Can Racing

### What is Beer Can Racing used for?

Beer Can Racing is a navigation app designed for sailors to plot race courses. It helps users calculate True Wind Direction (TWD) and True Wind Angle (TWA) for each leg of a race, making race planning more precise.

### How does Beer Can Racing calculate wind angles?

The app allows you to specify your True Wind Direction (TWD) and then calculates the True Wind Angle (TWA) for each leg of your race course. It also includes a TWA Calculator for complex offshore scenarios.

### Can I use my club's race marks with Beer Can Racing?

Yes, you can use your club's Local Race Marks by looking them up if they are pre-entered for your region, or by specifying their positions manually within the app.

### Does Beer Can Racing account for magnetic variation?

Yes, all calculations within Beer Can Racing include your local Magnetic Variation to ensure accurate navigation and mark positioning.

### What devices is Beer Can Racing available on?

Beer Can Racing is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a convenient navigation solution for Apple users.

### How much does Beer Can Racing cost?

Beer Can Racing is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### How often is Beer Can Racing updated?

The app was last updated on February 19, 2024, indicating active development and support. The current version is 1.6.

### What is the age rating for Beer Can Racing?

Beer Can Racing has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in sailing navigation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-02-19

NOAA Charts are Back!!
NOAA's ENC chart tile server is *finally* on-line... and now charts are again available on BeerCanRacing!

### 1.1 — 2020-06-15

Create Windward-Leeward Courses, Add Start & Finish Lines, Save & Share your Courses! All to help get us racing when we might not have a full Race Committee, or any RC at all! Set up a virtual race course, using either government or virtual marks, and start racing your REAL boats!!  Email or text your course directly to others with the Beer Can Racing App so you can all be racing the same course.

### 1.01 — 2020-03-21

Added Feedback Form

### 1.0 — 2020-03-11

Beer Can Racing has a completely redesigned User Interface! 

You can now display all your Local Race Marks on your Chart, and add & move marks by clicking on the screen.
There are separate windows to Add, Edit & Review your Mark & Course Details. 
Add new marks at a specified Range & Bearing, or at a precise location, or even Ping your current location. 
You can then monitor your course on your full screen, and see the Range & Bearing to your next mark!

Local Race Marks for Regions are being added all the time. Please submit your Local Race Marks on our website : https://beercan.racing

### 0.9.7 — 2019-12-06

Allows BCR to remember your settings while it is running in the background. 
Select USA to provide NOAA charts for all of USA, or NZ to access LINZ charts for all of New Zealand
Added LINZ High Res charts for Auckland, and San Diego Marks

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All apps by Susanne LEECH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1328526040

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